Homeostasis - Living Environment

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Front

What role does insulin play in the body?

Back

Insulin helps glucose enter the cells of the body, allowing it to be used for energy.

Front

Which organisms utilize homeostasis?

Back

All living things, including plants and animals, utilize homeostasis.

Front

What is the correct order of biological organization?

Back

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism.

Front

What is a feedback mechanism in homeostasis?

Back

A feedback mechanism is a process that helps maintain homeostasis, often involving negative feedback to counteract changes.

Front

What happens to the body when it gets cold?

Back

The body shivers to increase body temperature and maintain homeostasis.

Front

What is negative feedback?

Back

Negative feedback is a process that counteracts a change in a controlled condition, helping to maintain homeostasis.

Front

What is positive feedback?

Back

Positive feedback amplifies a response or process, moving the system away from its starting state.

Front

How do plants maintain homeostasis?

Back

Plants maintain homeostasis through processes like transpiration and regulating water loss.

Front

What is thermoregulation?

Back

Thermoregulation is the process by which an organism maintains its internal temperature within a tolerable range.